Women Powered: Stories that Define Leaders
Thursday, March 27, 2025 | 5:00 – 8:00pm
Presented in Whiteman Hall. Limited capacity.
Sip+Share | 5pm
Panel | 6:30pm Whiteman Hall
TICKETS: $20 for PhxArt Members | Tickets include General Admission
Women Powered: Stories that Define Leaders is a two-part event offering guests the opportunity to network amongst peers and hear from dynamic women leaders as they share stories of their leadership journey. We welcome those who are just starting out their careers, looking for a career evolution, or those bravely embarking on a career change.
A panel discussion of incredible women serving in leadership roles from a wide variety of industries will share their personal insights and aggregated wisdom. Prior to the panel, there is a Sip+Share networking hour. This is a dedicated segment intended to connect the community with local entrepreneurs and executives. These women will host a 'question and answer' time for those seeking more individual guidance, all offered in a museum setting that encourages creativity, connection, and community. This event is welcome to all ages and industries. Access to the Museum galleries is included in this ticket.
Moderator: Ashley Kelly, Vice President and Senior Business Consultant | JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Panelists:
Laura Franco French, Director, State Government Relations | TSMC
Angela Lowery, AVP Sr. Sales Manager in the Western States | PURE Insurance
Jessica Mefford-Miller, CEO | Valley Metro
Reyna Montoya, Founder & CEO | Aliento
Christian Ramirez, Lee Baumann Cohn and Milton H. Cohn Assistant Curator of Contemporary and Community Art Initiatives | Phoenix Art Museum
Christina Spicer, Co-CEO | Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council
Hillary Walsh, Founder & Lawyer | New Frontier Immigration Law
Sip+Share:
Lisbeth Arescurenaga, Director of Community & Public Relations | Novle
Alex Bradberry, Founder | The Sparkle Bar
Hilary Clark, Regional Controls and Community Relations Manager | Austin Commercial
Julie Fink, Vice President, Talent Management | University of Phoenix
Stefanie Gorres, Executive Director, Market Manager | Morgan Stanely
Kate Mellow, Creative Director & Founder | Bloom + Blueprint
Desirae Outcalt, VP Commercial Banker | Bell Bank
Elizabeth Shabaker, Co-Chief Executive Officer | Versant Capital Management, Inc.
Nikki Shaffer, Director of Events | Artisan by Santa Barbara Catering & The Farm at South Mountain
Abby Zufelt, Clinical Assistant Professor, Journalism & Mass Comm | ASU + host of “Working Girl Talk” Podcast
Women Powered: Stories that Define Leaders is made possible through the generosity of Austin Commercial, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, and Versant Capital Management.